Undergraduate Program

Bachelor of Arts / Science in Political Science

Political science is a field of great breadth and diversity, and a very popular undergraduate
major.

UT Tyler offers the political science BA/BS degree, providing a solid foundation for
several career paths, including law, political analysis, political campaigns, journalism
and education.

Graduates of the program are also well prepared to participate in community organizations,
electoral politics, social and political movements, interest groups and organizations,
and elected or appointed positions in government.

The political science course of study promotes critical thinking, ethics, citizenship
skills, an understanding of cultural and social diversity within the national and
international context, and communication and technological skills.